Day 3016 – Krispy Kreme Trip – or – How To Read A GPS Correctly – or – Well That Didn’t Go As Planned

Posted on October 13, 2017 by 365 days of marriage

My life is a delicate balance of fitting in a zillion different things. I’m essentially helping three other people build their businesses, I’m writing my third book, I’m building my online presence, I’m brainstorming digital product ideas, I’m moderating a Facebook road trip travel group, I’m attempting to read 300 books this year (maybe even more), oh, and you know, running a household with cleaning, wash, making food, paying the bills, and taking care of myself. Thankfully I’m growing in the “don’t be so hard on yourself” area of life. There are days when I know there is nothing more I can do.

One place that Bret and I love beyond words is Krispy Kreme. There is absolutely nothing like a hot glazed doughnut melting in your mouth. I have been dreaming about Krispy Kreme doughnuts for a while now. The only locations that are close to us are 30+ minutes away. I worked in Annapolis yesterday, had a drop off to do, then had to pick up Bret. Traffic was starting to build as I was leaving, and I hit a few bad spots. So after my delivery, I thought, ok, let’s see if stopping by Krispy Kreme would add a lot of time or not. I checked several times on my GPS, and I SWEAR it looked like I would arrive at the same time whether I went directly to Bret or if I got doughnuts and then got Bret. The obvious choice was to get doughnuts. So I popped in the address, started up my book (Reading People by Anne Bogel – dudes, I can’t wait to tell you about this book!), and made my way to Krispy Kreme. As I drove through the beautiful countryside, I realized I was getting pretty tired. So upon ordering, I got myself a coffee. I put everything in car, took a potty break, and hit the road.

When I put Bret’s work into my GPS, my arrival time was like 40 minutes later. I thought, wait, what? I thought it would be about the same time??? I did take a few minutes to make my order, hit the bathroom, and did a facetime with Bret to share eating my second doughnut (oh yea, I inhaled one before I called. Have I mentioned how much I love Krispy Kreme?). MAYBE all of that added up to 20 minutes, or did it mean that I misread my GPS….several times? I’m guessing that in my tired state, I didn’t read it correctly.

There are lots of factors that can mess up your arrival time – rain, traffic, other drivers, a stop light that doesn’t have a turn signal on a busy street, cars trying to get through an intersection and getting stuck because the light changes (all of which happened yesterday). But one that is oft overlooked is the tired driver who can’t math. At the end of the very long day though, we had doughnuts that made our hearts happy.

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Day 3003 – National Public Lands Day – or – FREE Admission To A National Park, Today!

Posted on September 30, 2017 by 365 days of marriage

We absolutely adore the National Parks. There are so many out there that hopefully you’re close to at least one of them! It’s a beautiful day here in Maryland, and we’re going to try and take advantage of a FREE day to the NPS. It’s National Public Lands Day, and one of the few free admission days to a National Park.

Are you able to get out today? Where will you go?

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Day 2981 – Repost – How To Make Your Dreams Come True

Posted on September 8, 2017 by 365 days of marriage

Below is a repost from this day last year. I think it’s a good reminder, and I hope you’re taking steps towards your dreams! But two fun facts – When I was adding in the tags, I typed “meeting your goals” and had a mental picture of me shaking the hand of a goal. I wonder what a goal would look like… Also, if you think your dream is too big, and 15 minutes is too little time…I really only write about 15-30 minutes a day, and wrote my road trip book in less than 6 months. Don’t underestimate the power for 15 minutes every day!

~~~~ originally posted 9/8/16 ~~~~

I love to see others follow their dreams. I love hearing of people quitting their full time job to be a small business owner. I love pushing people to fulfill their dreams or at least figure out how to get there.

I have a few new dreams, being a speaker, writing for income, traveling more – to name a few (I am a big dreamer after all). But how do you make these dreams come true? How do you live the life you want to live? Here are a few tips.

– Set a deadline. Whether it’s in a few months or 20 years, put it on the calendar.
– Break down the steps to get there. If you want to write a book, break down how to do it before your goal. Having bite sized steps is super helpful.
– Tell a few trusted people your goal. Pick people who will ask you how it’s going. Pick people who won’t take your excuses as a valid reason you’re not completing your steps.
– When you’re working towards your dream, give it your all. Even if you can only devote 15 minutes a day to writing your book (or whatever), work SO hard in that 15 minutes.
– Realize that your dream may change, or how you get there might change.

Now go do it!

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Day 2968 – Life Lessons From The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty

Posted on August 26, 2017 by 365 days of marriage

I love to be inspired. I love to find movies that inspire me. I love finding music that brings me joy and wonder. I love exploring.

I had been feeling the need for some passive inspiration, and re-watched The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I remembered being moved when I first watched it years ago, and I was not disappointed in my repeat viewing. It is such a good reminder to take chances and have adventures. I highly recommend the movie!

Here are my takeaways.

– Take the trip.
– Enjoy moments, while you’re experiencing them.
– Take the leap.
– Sing the song.
– Express yourself.
– Experience and talk about your past.
– Let life move you. Whether it is joy, awe, or tears.

Let me know if you’ve seen it and if you had a similar experience in the comments below!

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Day 2967 – Go To A National Park For Free Today! – or Happy Birthday National Park Service!!!

Posted on August 25, 2017 by 365 days of marriage

If you haven’t picked up on it yet, we love the outdoors. We love seeing new things. We love to explore. If you want to get outside and explore, today is the perfect day to do it! It is the 101st birthday of the National Park Service today! A few days each year, they offer free days, you can see all of them on their website here. If you’re in Maryland, the weather is perfect for getting out! Whether it’s Assateague Island, Antietam, or Fort McHenry (or more), get out there and enjoy them for free!

We have so many fond and amazing memories of National Parks. Here are a few from our memory banks!